scholarly journals Fish associated with aquatic macrophytes in the Chacororé-Sinhá Mariana Lake system and Mutum River, Pantanal of Mato Grosso, Brazil

2009 ◽  
Vol 69 (1) ◽  
pp. 101-108 ◽  
Author(s):  
EB. Pacheco ◽  
CJ. Da-Silva
Keyword(s):  
Eichhornia Crassipes ◽  
Aquatic Macrophytes ◽  
Biological Diversity ◽  
Aquatic Macrophyte ◽  
Environmental Conservation ◽  
Left Bank ◽  
Mato Grosso ◽  
Analysis Of Similarity ◽  
Eichhornia Azurea ◽  
Macrophyte Species

On the left bank of the Cuibá River, one of the main tributaries of the Pantanal in Mato Grosso, are located the Chacororé and Sinhá Mariana Lakes and the Mutum River, the littoral regions of which are covered with aquatic macrophytes, dominated by the species Eichhornia crassipes and Eichhornia azurea. To examine the ichthyofauna associated with this vegetation, in the year 2003, 3510 fish were collected, distributed among 83 species, and the limnological variables verified near the macrophyte stands where they were sampled. The most abundant and richest order was the Characiformes, followed by the Gymnotiformes and Siluriformes. Analysis of similarity showed a very low, or null, index that the limnological conditions and morphology of the aquatic macrophyte species provide habitat sufficiently homogeneous to give. The limnological conditions and morphology of the aquatic macrophyte species provide a sufficient habitat heterogeneity to give very low, or null, index values. Thus, environmental conservation measures should be more effective in promoting the conservation of the species, given the high levels of biological diversity found in the habitats studied.

scholarly journals Patterns of the aquatic macrophyte cover in Cachoeira Dourada Reservoir (GO-MG)

2005 ◽  
Vol 65 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. M Bini ◽  
L. G Oliveira ◽  
D. C Souza ◽  
P. Carvalho ◽  
M. P. Pinto
Keyword(s):  
Aquatic Macrophytes ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Aquatic Macrophyte ◽  
Main Body ◽  
Frequency Of Occurrence ◽  
Frequent Species ◽  
Eichhornia Azurea ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Macrophyte Cover

The relationship between the aquatic macrophyte cover in upper segments of tributaries and this cover in these tributaries but near the reservoir's main body was tested. Sixteen taxa belonging to 12 families of aquatic macrophytes were recorded in Cachoeira Dourada Reservoir. The most frequent species were Eichhornia azurea (frequency of occurrence = 92%; n = 37 sites) and E. crassipes (44%). Upper segments of the tributaries were the main areas colonized by these aquatic macrophytes. The positive relationship between the aquatic macrophyte cover between the upper and lower segments of tributaries indicates the importance of dispersion in the colonization of the arms and the reservoir's main body.

scholarly journals Temporal changes of aquatic macrophytes vegetation in a Iowland groundwater feed eutrophic course (Klátovské rameno, Slovakia)

2011 ◽  
Vol 76 (2) ◽  
pp. 141-150 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helena Oťahel'ová ◽  
Richard Hrivnák ◽  
Milan Valachovič ◽  
Georg A. Janauer
Keyword(s):  
Aquatic Macrophytes ◽  
Dominant Species ◽  
Aquatic Macrophyte ◽  
Species Abundance ◽  
Ecological Status ◽  
Temporal Changes ◽  
European Standard ◽  
Macrophyte Species ◽  
Good Ecological Status

Klátovské rameno is the lowland slow-flowing groundwater feed eutrophic tributary of the Malý Dunaj River (Danube Plain), where our study of temporal changes of aquatic macrophytes vegetation was realised in 1999 and 2005. For survey of aquatic vascular macrophytes the Kohler’s method (Janauer 2003) was used, which is compliant with European standard EN 14184. Altogether 35 aquatic macrophyte species were recorded during the survey. Nuphar lutea persisted as the most dominant species in 1996 and 2005. Species diversity increased slightly after the nine years: ten species immigrated to the watercourse. The changes in species abundance have shown weak differences, however the abundance of Sparganium emersum has increased markedly. Alien species Elodea canadensis and both S. emersum and Hydrocharis morsus-ranae significantly enlarged their distribution in the stream. The ecological quality of the river, based on the aquatic macrophytes assessment criteria, was slightly impaired after nine years, but still 90% of its studied course has a high or good ecological status.

scholarly journals Aquatic macroinvertebrates associated with Eichhornia azurea (Swartz) Kunth and relationships with abiotic factors in marginal lentic ecosystems (São Paulo, Brazil)

2013 ◽  
Vol 73 (1) ◽  
pp. 149-162 ◽  
Author(s):  
CV. Silva ◽  
R. Henry
Keyword(s):  
Biological Diversity ◽  
Aquatic Macrophyte ◽  
Abiotic Factors ◽  
Aquatic Macroinvertebrates ◽  
Macroinvertebrate Community ◽  
Coastal Zones ◽  
Taxa Richness ◽  
Eichhornia Azurea ◽  
Different Seasons ◽  
Animal Community

Marginal lakes are characterised by their having high biological diversity due to the presence of aquatic macrophytes in their coastal zones, providing habitats for refuge and food for animal community members. Among the fauna components associated with macrophytes, aquatic macroinvertebrates are important because they are an energy source for predators and fish. In six lakes and two different seasons (March and August 2009), the ecological attributes of aquatic macroinvertebrate community associated with Eichhornia azurea were compared and the controlling environmental factors were identified. Since the attributes of macroinvertebrate community are strictly associated with abiotic variables of each distinct habitat, our hypothesis was that each site associated with the same floating aquatic macrophyte (E. azurea) should have a typical composition and density of organisms. We identified 50 taxa of macroinvertebrates, with greater taxa richness for aquatic insects (37 taxa) divided into eight orders; the order Diptera being the most abundant in the two study periods. On the other hand, higher values of total taxa richness were recorded in August. Dissolved oxygen and pH presented the greatest number of significant positive correlations with the different taxa. The animals most frequently collected in the six lakes in March and August 2009 were Hirudinea, Oligochaeta, Hydrachnidae, Conchostraca, Ostracoda, Noteridae, Ceratopogonidae, Chironomidae, Culicidae, Caenidae, Pleidae, Aeshnidae, Libellulidae, Coenagrionidae and Nematoda. Only densities of Trichoptera, Ostracoda and Conchostraca presented the highest significant differences between lakes in both study periods and considering the composition of macroinvertebrates no significant differences were registered for macroinvertebrate composition.

scholarly journals A checklist of aquatic macrophytes of the Guaraguaçu river basin reveals a target for conservation in the Atlantic rainforest

2021 ◽  
Vol 43 ◽  
pp. e50542
Author(s):  
Eliélton da Silva Araújo ◽  
Jean Ricardo Simões Vitule ◽  
Andre Andrian Padial
Keyword(s):  
Ecosystem Functioning ◽  
Native Species ◽  
Aquatic Macrophytes ◽  
Aquatic Macrophyte ◽  
Biological Conservation ◽  
Aquatic Habitats ◽  
Natural Ecosystems ◽  
Anthropic Impact ◽  
Macrophyte Species ◽  
Herbarium Collection

Describing and understanding distribution of species in natural ecosystems is the first step to establish conservation efforts. In aquatic habitats, macrophytes play a central role in promoting biodiversity and ecosystem functioning. This study aimed to create the first checklist of aquatic macrophyte species occurring in the Guaraguaçu river, the largest river in Paraná State coast, Brazil. Species herborized, identified and incorporated into the Herbarium collection of the Universidade Federal do Paraná. A total of 47 species were registered corresponding to 37 genera and 29 botanical families; Cyperaceae and Poaceae were the most representative families. In addition, the wide invasion of the non-native species Urochloa arrecta (Hack. ex T. Durand & Schinz) Morrone & Zuloaga was registered and the presence of the floating-leaved non-native species Nymphaea caerulea Savugny was recorded. Even so, the inventory shows a noteworthy richness of aquatic macrophytes species in the Guaraguaçu river, and it is clear macrophyte species reflect a gradient of anthropic impact and salinity in this tidal estuarine river. Our study contributes to the creation of public policies to aid in the protection of this river that represents a central site for biological conservation efforts, yet is constantly threatened by anthropic activities.

scholarly journals Aquatic Macrophytes in Southern Amazonia, Brazil: Richness, Endemism, and Comparative Floristics

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Milton Omar Cordova Neyra ◽  
Josiane Fernandes Keffer ◽  
Dienefe Rafaela Giacoppini ◽  
Vali Joana Pott ◽  
Arnildo Pott ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Aquatic Macrophytes ◽  
New Records ◽  
Aquatic Macrophyte ◽  
Taxonomic Diversity ◽  
Life Forms ◽  
Species List ◽  
Macrophyte Species ◽  
Northern Regions ◽  
Northern Brazil ◽  
Southern Amazonia

Abstract Southern Amazonia potentially harbors a wide diversity of aquatic macrophyte species because of its diverse wetland habitats and location in the Amazon-Cerrado transition zone, the two largest biogeographic domains in South America. We inventoried the taxonomic diversity of aquatic macrophytes in the region, including endemism, habitats, species life forms, and floristic comparisons with other Brazilian regions. We found a high number of species of aquatic macrophytes for the southern Amazon region, comparable to extensive inventories in larger areas in southern, northeastern, and northern regions of Brazil. We recorded 688 species of aquatic macrophytes in 299 genera and 95 families, of which 66 species are new records, 89 endemic, and 5 exclusive to Brazilian Amazonia. We present new records of aquatic macrophyte species, together with their degree of endemism and occurrence restricted to the region. The macrophyte species list of southern Amazonia showed 60% similarity to inventories in the Xingu basin and in northern Brazil. This high diversity of aquatic macrophytes in the Southern Amazonia, with endemic species and others with restricted ranges, emphasizes the importance of conserving wetlands and vegetation types where they grow in the region.

scholarly journals Cyclopidae (Crustacea, Copepoda) from the upper Paraná River floodplain, Brazil

2002 ◽  
Vol 62 (1) ◽  
pp. 125-133 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. A. LANSAC-TÔHA ◽  
L. F. M. VELHO ◽  
J. HIGUTI ◽  
E. M. TAKAHASHI
Keyword(s):  
Aquatic Macrophytes ◽  
Aquatic Macrophyte ◽  
Paraná River ◽  
Mato Grosso ◽  
River Floodplain ◽  
Parana River ◽  
Upper Paraná River Floodplain ◽  
Upper Paraná River ◽  
Paraná River Floodplain ◽  
Mato Grosso Do Sul

Cyclopid copepods from samples of fauna associated with aquatic macrophytes and plancton obtained in lotic and lentic environments were obtained from the upper Paraná River floodplain (in the states of Paraná and Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil). Macrophytes were collected in homogeneous stands and washed. Plankton samples, taken from the water column surface and bottom, were obtained using a motor pump, with a 70 mum mesh plankton net for filtration. Twelve taxa of Cyclopidae were identified. Among them, Macrocyclops albidus albidus, Paracyclops chiltoni, Ectocyclops rubescens, Homocyclops ater, Eucyclops solitarius, Mesocyclops longisetus curvatus, Mesocyclops ogunnus, and Microcyclops finitimus were new finds for this floodplain. Eight species were recorded exclusively in aquatic macrophyte samples. Among these species, M. albidus albidus and M. finitimus presented greatest abundances. Only four species were recorded in plankton samples, and Thermocyclops minutus and Thermocyclops decipiens are limited to this type of habitat. Among these four species, T. minutus is the most abundant, especially in lentic habitats.

scholarly journals Glyphosate Effectiveness in the Control of Macrophytes Under a Greenhouse Condition

2015 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 241-247 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Cruz ◽  
A.F. Silva ◽  
L.V. Luna ◽  
A.K.F. Yamauchi ◽  
N. Garlich ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Eichhornia Crassipes ◽  
Aquatic Macrophytes ◽  
Constant Pressure ◽  
Pistia Stratiotes ◽  
Salvinia Molesta ◽  
Herbicide Application ◽  
Spray Solution ◽  
Macrophyte Species ◽  
Randomized Experimental Design ◽  
Product Effectiveness

The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of glyphosate, as Rodeo(r) formulation, to control Eichhornia crassipes, Pistia stratiotes, Salvinia molesta, Salvinia herzogii and Urochloa subquadripara, under greenhouse conditions. The doses assessed were (480, 960, 1440, 1920, 2400, 2880, 3360 and 3840 g ha-1 of glyphosate) with 0.5% of the Aterbane(r) BR surfactant and a control, with no herbicide application. All experiments were conducted in a completely randomized experimental design with ten replications. Applications were carried out by precision backpack sprayer at a CO2 constant pressure of 25 psi and spray solution consumption of 200 L ha-1. Product effectiveness was determined by assessing the growth inhibitions and phytotoxicity signals during the periods of 3, 7, 15, 21, 30 and 45 days after application (DAA). At 45 DAA, the highest glyphosate dose (3840 g ha-1) displayed 100% effectiveness for all four macrophyte species. Under greenhouse conditions, the glyphosate in formulation Rodeo(r) with 0.5% of Aterbarne(r) BR surfactant showed excellent effectiveness, inhibiting the growth of the floating aquatic macrophytes. This procedure can be included on the tillage plans for these species.

scholarly journals Effect of Urucu oil (Brazilian Amazon) on the biomass of the aquatic macrophyte Eichhornia crassipes (Mart.) Solms (Pontederiaceae)

2012 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 406-411 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luciana Carvalho Crema ◽  
Jose Francisco Vicente Biudes ◽  
Antonio Fernando Monteiro Camargo
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Dissolved Oxygen ◽  
Crude Oil ◽  
Oil Spill ◽  
Eichhornia Crassipes ◽  
Aquatic Macrophyte ◽  
Local Population ◽  
Total Mortality ◽  
Pistia Stratiotes ◽  
Macrophyte Species

The rivers and floodplain lakes of the Urucu petroleum-bearing region in central Amazonia are extensively colonized by aquatic macrophytes, which may be affected by accidental spills during oil extraction and transportation operations. Among the species of macrophytes, the free-floating Eichhornia crassipes (water hyacinth) is abundant; AIM: The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of different dosages of Urucu crude oil (0, 0.5, 1.5 and 3.0 L.m-2) on the biomass of E. crassipes and on some physical and chemical characteristics of the water in which the plant grew; METHODS: The experiment was conducted over a period of 84 days. Every seven days, the biomass (live and dead) of E. crassipes and the temperature, pH, electrical conductivity and dissolved oxygen in the water were measured; RESULTS: The dosage of 0.5 L.m-2 was sufficient to cause partial mortality (48%) in E. crassipes after 35 days of exposure to oil. The dosage of 3.0 L.m-2 caused total mortality (100%) in E. crassipes after 84 days of exposure. The decomposition of the oil and the dead biomass of E. crassipes reduced the dissolved oxygen and pH, and increased electrical conductivity and concentrations of total phosphorus in the water; CONCLUSIONS: We conclude that an oil spill can cause total mortality in the local population of one macrophyte species, but not of another. This may alter the macrophyte species diversity in the impacted region. In the case of E. crassipes and Pistia stratiotes, an Urucu crude oil spill could favor E. crassipes, the species less sensitive to oil.

scholarly journals TREATMENT OF DAIRY EFFLUENTS IN WETLANDS SYSTEMS WITH FLOATING AQUATIC MACROPHYTES

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guilherme Miola De Castro ◽  
Daniel Schwantes ◽  
Affonso Celso Gonçalves Junior ◽  
Alfredo Richart ◽  
Thaísa Gabriela Veiga ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Organic Matter ◽  
Total Nitrogen ◽  
Physicochemical Parameters ◽  
Eichhornia Crassipes ◽  
Aquatic Macrophytes ◽  
Hydraulic Retention Time ◽  
Aquatic Macrophyte ◽  
Maximum Efficiency ◽  
Dairy Plant ◽  
Dairy Effluents

The aim of this study was to evaluate the Eichhornia crassipes and Salvinia auriculata efficiency as bioremediation alternatives for wastewater from a dairy company in Toledo, Paraná. The experiment was performed between June and August of 2014, for 36 days in the greenhouse at PUCPR campus Toledo. It was used 750 liters of effluent from a dairy plant in Toledo-PR, arranged in three polyethylene reactors, operating intermittently (batch). The repetitions were performed according to the hydraulic retention time (HRT), every 4 days. It was evaluated 7 physicochemical parameters of the effluent (temperature, pH, turbidity, total solids, COD, total nitrogen and total phosphorus). The results obtained during the experiment were satisfactory, it was observed the maximum efficiency of turbidity, total nitrogen, and COD of 94.4%, 90.26% and 82%, respectively, with E. crassipes and 91.7%, 75.65% and 82% respectively for S. auriculata. However, from the period between the day 16 and the day 20 of the experiment, it was observed increases in the level of the parameters because some plants got into the senescent process, returning to the environment half of all that were absorbed. This result suggests the necessity of removal plants in senescence, so the system can work properly. The aquatic macrophyte E. crassipes was better biorremediator for dairy effluents than S. auriculata, however, both of them can be widely used in the treatment of wastewater with high levels of organic matter and nutrients.

scholarly journals Biomass of Eichhornia crassipes, (Mart) Solms. In the Chacororé–Sinhá Mariana, lake System Pantanal of Mato Grosso, Brazil

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. e141029293
Author(s):  
Josué Ribeiro da Silva Nunes ◽  
Carolina Joana da Silva
Keyword(s):  
Eichhornia Crassipes ◽  
Aquatic Macrophyte ◽  
Flood Pulse ◽  
Temporal Dynamic ◽  
Mato Grosso ◽  
Great Capacity ◽  
Lake System ◽  
Hydrological Changes ◽  
The World ◽  
Aquatic Productivity

The Pantanal constitutes the biggest floodplain of the world, forming a mosaic of different habitats, sustaining rich aquatic and terrestrial biota. This mosaic of habitats of the Pantanal is well represented in the Barão de Melgaço region by the Chacororé-Sinhá Mariana Lake System, this system of parental lakes of Cuiabá river are recognized by their aquatic productivity and scenically beauty. The aquatic macrophyte are very abundant organisms being considered the most productive community in the aquatic system, with great capacity of accumulate biomass and nutrients. The samples were collected into three stations representing the Chacororé-Sinhá Mariana lakes and the transition between them. This study had as purpose to evaluate the spatial and temporal dynamic of biomass in E. crassipes in the stands of this specie in Chacororé-Sinhá Mariana “baía” system. The results shown that both lakes shown bigger biomass during flood, and that in transition sample area were verified the bigger biomass of studied areas. This research supports another studies realized in the Pantanal about the importance of the “flood pulse” in the temporal variation of the biomass and shown that the variation of the biomass of E. crassipes in the lakes evidence the spatial heterogeneity which exists between those lakes. In this way the aquatic macrophyte can indicate the impacts resulting of the hydrological changes in this system of lakes.

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